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Revolution is Not a Dinner Party Henry Holt, August 2007 (256 pages ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-8207-4)
* A vivid account of one of the sad follies of history, made rich with details that only an impressionable young witness could supply —The Christian Science Monitor * A "gripping account of life during China's Cultural Revolution" Publisher's Weekly Starred review More Reviews
* 2008 ALA Best Books For Young Adults * 2008 ALA Notable Children's Books * 2007 Publishers Weekly Best Children's Fiction Book List More Awards
A is for Acrobats. B is for Balls. C is for Calligraphy. D is for Dragon Dance. From firecrackers to noodles, from red envelopes to the zodiac, young readers are introduced to the exciting traditions of the Chinese New Year.
"Warm [and] charming.... The artwork ... is cheerful and bright, rather stylistic, with appealing repetitive details that will draw kids right in.... [It gives] a sense of both community and ordinary life during a special time of year." — Booklist
The Story of Chopsticks Holiday House, 2001 (32 pages, ISBN: 0-8234-1526-0)
"This story is rooted in Chinese culture and offers American readers an authentic glimpse of its traditions." – School Library Journal
"...a delicious blend of fact and fiction... Compestine's charming tale deserves a place in the multicultural curriculum... Xuan's richly colored traditional Chinese cut paper illustrations lend authenticity." — Kirkus Reviews
The Story of Noodles Holiday House, 2002 (32 pages, ISBN: 0-8234-1600-3)
"This story may leave your mouth watering for noodles and your chopsticks at the ready.... An appetizingly funny story...." - Kirkus Reviews
"Compestine's almost tongue-in-cheek tale is a nearly unbeatable combination of slapstick humor, fast pace, and food." — The Bulletin
The Story of Kites Holiday House, 2003 (32 pages, ISBN: 0-8234-1715-8)
Catch up with the latest adventure of Kuai and his brothers, as they create one of China´s most famous inventions -- with a few spills along the way!
The Story of Paper Holiday House, 2003 (32 pages, ISBN: 0-8234-1705-0)
What kind of trouble have Ting, Pan, and Kuai gotten into now? They were caught playing at school instead of doing their math!
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Boy Dumplings(Picture Book) Holiday House, Fall 2008
The Singing Wok(Picture Book) Penguin Dutton, Fall 2009
Menu For Hungry Ghosts(YA short story collection, with recipes)
Cooking with an Asian Accent (Cookbook for Adults) Harvard Common Press, Spring 2009
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Secrets from a Healthy Asian Kitchen Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2002 (307 pages, ISBN: 1-58333-127-1)
"Compestine (Cooking with Green Tea) delivers another health-oriented book specializing in Asian cuisine and culture. Filled with tips, variations, cultural notes and anecdotes the book is well-thought-out, accentuating health and applying it to a popular cuisine." — Publishers Weekly
Cooking with Green Tea Avery/Penguin Putnam, 2000 (194 pages, ISBN: 1-58333-065-8)
"…well written, colorful, and filled with delicious and easy-to-follow recipes that are right for every kitchen. They are certainly right for mine, and I wouldn't trade them for anything…not even for all the tea in China." — Chef Martin Yan, Yan Can Cook
"…a complete guide to cooking with this healthy beverage. Vegetarians will find satisfying recipes, and even meat eaters may be interested in the three-day diet and cleansing program." — Taste for Life
Secrets of Fat-Free Chinese Cooking Avery/ Penguin Putnam, 1997 (153 pages, ISBN:0895297353)
"Whether you have heart disease, hypertension, or are healthy and want to stay that way, I trust you will agree that this book provides a new chance to eat the Chinese dishes you love without sacrificing great taste. Give it a try and your heart will be happy." — Ronald B. Jenkins, M.D., Director, Boulder Heart Institute Boulder, Colorado
"Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will find plenty of pleasing fare…" – Women's Magazine
